Q. Consider the following statements about forest soil :

1. It is loamy and silty on valley sides and coarse-grained in the upper slopes.
2. In the snow-bound areas of the Himalayas, it experiences denudation.
3. The soil found in the lower valleys is acidic with low humus content.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: As the name suggests, forest soil is formed in the forest areas where sufficient rainfall is available. The soil varies in structure and texture depending on the mountain environment where it is formed. It is loamy and silty on valley sides and coarse-grained in the upper slopes. In the snow-bound areas of the Himalayas, it experiences denudation, and is acidic with low humus content. The soil found in the lower valleys is fertile.